Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Small Jade 'Cong'
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
1.6 x 5.3 x 4.4 cm (5/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.) unspecified: 46 g
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